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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.67, 1,451.77 and 505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.67, 1,451.77 and 505.74 is: 758.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.67 : 1,451.77 = 505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.67/1,451.77 = 505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.67x = 1,451.77 × 505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.67x = 734,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,225.18/967.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.75

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